NON HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Construction and Demolition Debris

Concrete, asphalt, brick, wood framing, drywall, roofing materials, metal framing, clean soil. High recycling potential—concrete crushed for aggregate, metals sold for scrap, wood ground for mulch. Disposal at C&D landfills typically $30-$80 per ton.

Packaging Materials

Cardboard, plastic wrap, wood pallets, foam packaging, metal strapping. Most materials recyclable with significant cost savings. Cardboard baled and sold, plastic film recycled when clean, pallets reused or ground, metal strapping sold as scrap.

Manufacturing Process Waste

Metal shavings and turnings, plastic trim from molding, wood sawdust, fabric scraps, paper trimmings, non-toxic dust. Segregation programs maximize recycling value. Source reduction through process improvements further lowers costs.

Office and Cafeteria Waste

Paper, cardboard, plastics, food waste, glass containers. Recycling programs divert 50-70% of materials. Food waste composted or processed at organics facilities. Large commercial buildings benefit from efficient waste management.

Industrial Sludges and Residues

Non-toxic wastewater treatment sludge, boiler ash, incinerator ash, cooling tower sludge. Volume reduction through dewatering lowers transportation and disposal costs. Some materials suitable for beneficial reuse (ash in concrete).



Agricultural Waste

Crop residues, animal bedding, spoiled feed, greenhouse waste, packaging materials. Organic materials excellent composting candidates. Manure often land-applied under nutrient management permits.

Subtitle D Landfills

Modern landfills with composite liners, leachate collection systems, and methane gas capture. General non-hazardous industrial waste, construction debris, and non-recyclable materials accepted. All loads inspected at gate with rejections for non-compliant materials.

Recycling and Material Recovery

Material recovery facilities (MRFs) sort and process recyclables. Scrap yards handle metals. Plastics processors sort by resin type. Glass crushed for aggregate or remelted. Source-separated materials command higher prices than mixed recyclables. Revenue from high-value metals offsets disposal costs.

Composting and Organics Processing

Food waste, yard trimmings, non-hazardous biosolids, and agricultural waste processed through aerobic decomposition. Final compost used in landscaping and agriculture. Some states mandate organics recycling for large generators. Anaerobic digestion alternative produces biogas for energy.

Beneficial Reuse

Clean fill (uncontaminated soil) for construction grading, crushed concrete and asphalt for road base, boiler ash in concrete production, shredded tires for playground surfaces and civil engineering applications. Beneficial reuse avoids landfilling while providing value.

Waste-to-Energy

High-BTU materials (plastics, wood, paper) incinerated with energy recovery, generating electricity or steam. Reduces waste volume 80-90%. Modern facilities meet EPA Clean Air Act emission standards. Not available in all regions but supports sustainability goals.

Recycling Programs Lower Disposal Costs

Diverting materials from landfills reduces your expenses while generating value. Common opportunities include:



Metals: Steel, aluminum, copper, brass sold to scrap dealers, generating revenue based on market conditions

Cardboard and Paper: Baled and sold to recyclers

Wood Pallets: Reused, repaired, or ground for mulch/biomass fuel

Plastics: HDPE, PET, PVC recycled when properly segregated

Concrete and Asphalt: Crushed for aggregate in construction projects

Recycling is often less expensive than landfilling, and high-value metals generate revenue that offsets disposal costs. Many facilities achieve 30-50% cost reduction through waste minimization programs.

Container Optimization Reduces Hauling Frequency

Right-sizing containers prevents overpaying for frequent pickups or emergency hauls when containers overflow. Your waste generation patterns are analyzed, and the container size is matched to actual volumes. Consolidated scheduling—coordinating pickups to maximize fill rates—lowers per-ton transportation costs.

For high-volume generators, compactors reduce waste volume by 75-80%, dramatically cutting hauling frequency and costs.

Waste Audits Identify Hidden Savings

Professional waste stream audits reveal opportunities invisible to daily operations. Tracking includes waste types, volumes, sources, and disposal methods, then identifies segregation improvements, recycling potential, source reduction opportunities, and container/scheduling optimization.

Annual audits demonstrate program value and provide data for continuous improvement. Facilities typically recover audit costs within 2-3 months through disposal savings.

ESG and Sustainability Reporting

Waste diversion metrics support corporate sustainability goals and ESG disclosures. You receive:

• Landfill diversion rates (percentage of waste recycled or reused)
• Tonnage reports by material type
• Carbon footprint reduction from recycling (vs. landfilling)
• Cost savings and revenue from recycled materials

Many Fortune 500 companies mandate supplier waste diversion programs. Reporting ensures you meet these requirements.

Step 1: Waste Assessment and Stream Analysis

Your waste generation patterns are evaluated to identify recyclable materials and verify proper classification. Assessment includes visual inspection of materials, review of waste sources (production processes, maintenance activities, packaging operations), volume and frequency tracking, and identification of recycling opportunities.



For materials where classification is unclear, testing is recommended to confirm non-hazardous status. This verification prevents costly rejections at disposal facilities and ensures you're not overpaying for hazardous waste disposal when simpler, less expensive methods apply.

Step 2: Waste Segregation and Recycling Programs

Segregation systems are designed to separate recyclables from landfill-bound waste at the point of generation. Your programs include dedicated containers for metals, cardboard, plastics, and wood, clear labeling and staff training, contamination prevention through proper sorting, and tracking systems measuring diversion rates.

Recycling reduces your disposal costs significantly. High-value metals (copper, aluminum, stainless steel) generate revenue. Cardboard, plastics, and wood pallets are cheaper to recycle than landfill. You receive monthly diversion reports supporting ESG goals and corporate sustainability commitments.

Step 3: Container Optimization and Scheduling

Containers are right-sized to match your waste generation, reducing unnecessary hauls and lowering costs. Your options include 55-gallon drums for smaller quantities, roll-off containers (10-40 cubic yards) for construction debris and bulk materials, compactors for high-volume ongoing generation, and specialized containers for unique materials.

Your pickup scheduling is optimized around operations—weekly, monthly, or on-call—ensuring containers don't overflow while minimizing transportation costs. High-volume facilities benefit from consolidated scheduling that maximizes container fill rates.

Step 4: Transportation and Facility Coordination

All transportation uses licensed carriers meeting DOT requirements. Coordination includes proper load securement, appropriate vehicle types (dump trucks, roll-offs, flatbeds), and route planning for efficiency.

Multiple disposal facility relationships ensure backup capacity, competitive pricing, and geographic coverage. Facilities are verified for current permits, insurance, and regulatory compliance. Site selection balances disposal cost, transportation distance, and any special requirements.

Step 5: Disposal and Recycling

Your materials are directed to appropriate facilities: Subtitle D landfills for general non-hazardous waste, construction and demolition landfills for building debris, recycling facilities (material recovery facilities, scrap yards, plastics processors), composting operations for organic materials, and beneficial reuse sites (clean fill, crushed concrete/asphalt).

You receive tracking for every load showing where materials went and documentation proving compliant disposal and material diversion.

Step 6: Documentation and Reporting

Complete records are provided for every project: waste manifests or bills of lading, disposal facility receipts with tonnage/volume, recycling certificates documenting material diversion, and annual summary reports tracking costs, volumes, and diversion rates.

Your documentation satisfies regulatory recordkeeping requirements, supports environmental audits, and provides data for ESG reporting and corporate sustainability disclosures. Digital copies integrate with your environmental management systems.

Manufacturing

Metal shavings and turnings, packaging waste, cardboard boxes, plastic wrap, process residues, off-specification products, dust from grinding and polishing

Construction & Demolition

Concrete, asphalt, brick, wood framing, drywall, roofing materials, metal framing and fasteners, clean soil, demolition debris

Distribution & Logistics

Cardboard shipping boxes, plastic strapping and wrap, wood pallets and crates, foam packaging, damaged goods, warehouse cleanup materials

Food & Beverage Processing

Food waste and organics, packaging materials, cardboard cases, plastic bottles and containers, spoiled materials, cafeteria waste

Healthcare Facilities

Non-infectious medical waste, office paper and cardboard, cafeteria organics, packaging materials, general facility waste

Hospitality & Commercial Real Estate

Office paper and cardboard, food service waste, packaging materials, furniture and fixtures, renovation debris, landscaping waste

Education Institutions

Cafeteria organics, paper and cardboard, laboratory non-hazardous waste, construction and renovation debris, grounds maintenance waste

Retail Operations

Cardboard shipping boxes, plastic packaging, damaged merchandise, pallets and crates, store renovation debris, warehouse materials

Agriculture & Food Production

Crop residues and plant material, animal bedding, spoiled feed and grain, packaging materials, greenhouse waste, irrigation equipment

Automotive & Manufacturing

Metal shavings and turnings, packaging materials, cardboard, plastic components, wood crating, non-toxic process waste

Service-Driven: Comprehensive Waste Solutions

Nationwide coverage across all 48 contiguous states with full cradle-to-grave accountability. We handle both hazardous and non-hazardous waste under one contract, eliminating vendor coordination. Critical advantage: Our teams identify if hazardous waste is mixed into non-hazardous streams—preventing costly rejections and finding more affordable disposal methods when materials are properly classified. Single vendor for multiple waste streams. Rapid mobilization for emergencies. Scalable solutions from drum pickups to bulk containers.



Client-Focused: Family-Run Accountability

Second-generation family-owned business with 30+ years in environmental services, operating as U.S. Waste Industries since 2001. Every customer receives a dedicated consultant with direct cell phone access for immediate answers and real-time decisions. Our team's hundreds of years of combined experience means we foresee problems and solve them proactively before they disrupt operations. Real people answer phones during business hours (7 AM-5 PM weekdays)—no automation. 24/7 emergency hotline connects you with OSHA HAZWOPER-certified professionals.

Guaranteed Compliance: Zero Violations Since 2001

25+ years, tens of thousands of projects, zero EPA violations. $21 million pollution and liability insurance protects your facility. Full DOT transportation compliance and state certifications across our service area. Every project includes complete documentation: manifests, disposal receipts, recycling certificates organized for audits. Our track record means you avoid regulatory exposure, pass inspections, and maintain insurance without claims.

When urgent situations arise—construction debris from emergency repairs, flood-damaged materials, fire cleanup, storm damage, or tight-deadline cleanouts—you need immediate response. Same-day or next-day container delivery, expedited pickups, weekend and holiday availability, and disposal facility coordination ensure rapid resolution. While emergency service costs more due to mobilization and priority handling, it minimizes business disruption and keeps operations running.